A Sri Lankan court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two former military officers in connection with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. The ban was issued after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raised concerns that their flight could hamper the probe into the coordinated suicide bombings that killed 270 people. The current government reopened the investigation in late 2024, alleging political influence led to an earlier cover-up.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has garnered support from 58 legislators, who have proposed him as the new leader of the legislative party to West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, while still acknowledging Mamata Banerjee as their 'chairperson'.
Villagers protesting against alleged illegal mining in Rajasthan's Ajitpura-Kujeta were attacked with stones and fired upon by unidentified persons, leaving at least six people injured.
NorthEast United FC scored a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Kerala Blasters in their Indian Super League match.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United FC 1-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Robson scoring the decisive goal in the early minutes. The win puts Mohun Bagan at the top of the league table.
India's leading two-wheeler manufacturers experienced significant growth in May, propelled by strong domestic demand for premium motorcycles and scooters, channel inventory replenishment, and a recovery in export markets.
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, narrowly missing gold to China.
'Our research demonstrates the potential of perovskite-based semiconductor technologies for next-generation solar cells and memory devices.'
PV Sindhu hailed Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty after the Indian duo won the Singapore Open 2026, ending a two-year title drought and becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to claim the prestigious title.
The swift operation ensured that the cadets would safely reach their destinations in time for their examinations, bringing relief to anxious parents.
Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student from Jharkhand affected by CBSE's online marking system, made a presentation before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tuesday on alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the selection of vendors for online marking of Class 12 answer scripts.
The Centre had asked the Gymkhana Club in Lutyens' Delhi to hand over the premises, citing that the 27.3-acre plot was required for "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure".
Royal Challengers Bengaluru put on a complete performance to beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets and defend their Indian Premier League title on Sunday.
A delegation of Indian startup founders and leaders visited the UK to explore collaborations in artificial intelligence and technology, aiming to strengthen the India-UK innovation corridor.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed officials to address issues faced by students regarding the CBSE examination system, following allegations of irregularities. The government has committed to transparency and accountability, assuring that all genuine concerns will be addressed effectively.
Top seed Shreyansh Somaiya and others started strong in the fourth season of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters Season Four.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill attributed their IPL final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru to early wickets that prevented them from gaining momentum.
Delhi's Navneet Singh played a pivotal role in India's success at the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships, where the team secured gold medals in both the men's pairs and men's fours events.
Glimpses from the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals, where precision, preparation and perseverance shaped a memorable contest.
'Our discussions focused on the India-Nepal development partnership and people-to-people ties.'
Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh broke the national senior record en route to winning the gold medal at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. The 19-year-old cleared 1.93m, bettering Sahana Kumari's 14-year-old record. India secured seven medals, including four gold, on the second day of the competition.
Kerala police have arrested four individuals in connection with the violent attack on vehicles carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials who raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's rented house. The arrests followed a stand-off with CPI(M) party workers and leaders.
The Indian women's hockey team aims to take the lead in their four-match series against Australia in Perth. After a loss and a shootout win, India looks to improve their penalty corner conversion rate and secure a victory ahead of major upcoming tournaments.
The divergent voices emerged after a meeting of the rebel legislature bloc led by newly recognised Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, exposing the delicate balancing act facing the dissidents as they seek to distance themselves from party MP Abhishek Banerjee while retaining their political and emotional association with the TMC founder.
Five people, including two minors, have been arrested in Aizawl in connection with a violent gang assault on a teenager. The Young Mizo Association has voiced concerns over rising street violence.
India defeated Macau 8-1 in the U-18 Ice Hockey Asia Cup, with captain Gurtej Singh Bhatti scoring four goals in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran is instead working with Oman to establish a mechanism for the safe passage of ships through the Strait.
FC Goa defeated Mumbai City FC 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, ending Mumbai's unbeaten run this season. Goals from Sahil Tavora and Muhammed Nemil Valiyattil secured the victory for FC Goa.
Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi conducted a high-level review meeting to assess the state's security situation, with a focus on maintaining public safety and addressing cybercrime.
Flex fuel motorcycles can deliver "3 per cent higher torque and 7 per cent higher peak power".
A dispute over sacrificial goats in a Thane housing society led to clashes, slogan-shouting, and heightened security, raising community tensions.
India's N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner secured a second-round victory in the men's doubles at the French Open, while Yuki Bhambri and his partner Michael Venus were defeated.
Earlier, most investors counted on traditional options like fixed deposits, gold, or property. But in 2026, you will have access to a much wider range of opportunities across different markets and sectors.
Donald Trump asked countries involved in the peace talks with Iran to sign on to the Abraham Accords, which deal with establishing diplomatic, economic and security ties between Israel and Arab nations.
A report indicates that mid-tier banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) entities in India are highly exposed to cyberattacks due to aggressive digitisation coupled with insufficient cybersecurity investments.
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is the batting fulcrum around whom Afghanistan's Test ambitions revolve.
An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee woman was killed in Chennai after a clash between two groups that started in a nightclub and ended in a fatal car crash. Police have arrested several suspects and are investigating the incident.
India's Unity Cup campaign concluded with a 1-0 defeat against Zimbabwe in the third-place play-off, with Prince Dube's first-half penalty proving decisive.
Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.
Indian athletes secured three gold medals at the Asian U20 Championships in Hong Kong, maintaining their second-place position. Nikhil Chandrashekar, Basant, and Shahnavaz Khan contributed to India's success in the 3000m steeplechase, high jump, and long jump events, respectively.
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